Gretsch BIG Rock Shootout: Broadkaster vs. Brooklyn vs. USA Custom (Part 4 of 4)
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- Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024
- Have you ever wanted to know the differences between a @gretschdrumsusa retsch USA Custom, Broadkaster, and Brooklyn? So did we! This is PART 4 of our 4-part shootout of Gretsch USA Drum Sets!
Links to Purchase Drums:
Gretsch Brooklyn 4pc Drum Set 24/13/16/14 Satin Antique Maple w/Mount
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/BL4PC...
Gretsch Broadkaster 4pc Drum Set 24/13/16/14 Satin Antique Maple w/Mount
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/BK4PC...
Gretsch USA Custom 4pc Drum Set 24/13/16/14 Satin Antique Maple w/Mount
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/USACU...
Cymbals:
Paiste 2002 Ride Cymbal 24"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY000...
Paiste 2002 Crash Cymbal 22"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY000...
Paiste 2002 Crash Cymbal 20"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY000...
Paiste 2002 Big Beat Hi Hat Cymbals 16"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY000...
Heads used:
Tom/Snare Tops: Remo Coated Ambassadors
Tom Bottoms: Remo Clear Ambassadors
Snare Bottom: Remo Hazy Ambassador
Bass Drum: Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated / Coated Ambassador Reso
TuneBot Settings:
SD: Batter A#3 Reso F#3
13”: Batter F#3 Reso A3
16”: Batter G#2 Reso D#3
BD: *Tuned By Ear
Microphones Used:
Kick - Audix D6 & Shure KSM32
Snare - Telefunken m80
Toms - Earthworks DM20
Overheads - Earthworks SR25
Mono Room - Shure KSM32
Room Mics - Earthworks QTC30
Earthworks DK25/L DrumKit System
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/DK25/L
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The extra low end of the USA Custom kick hit me right into the heart
The USA Custom by far the most musical of the 3 kits! Thanks Gents for taking the extra time it takes because you do it right! 🥁
Thanks for watching, Jack!
Good pick. Fantastic masterpiece
This is the reason I’ve already purchased three drum sets from your store!! You put in the effort you reap the rewards!!
I know that Adam stated he feels the USA Custom kit sounds the most full and "woody" of the three kits, but I must beg to differ. To my ears that crown goes to the Broadkaster kit. HUGE tom sound which brings to mind the classic sound of Purple/Sabbath...etc. Absolutely amazing!
Brooklyn 3:29
USA Custom 6:14
Broadkaster 9:27
Head to Head 11:04
THANK YOU.
You're a hero!
Great playing and a wonderful way to compare kits. A lot of hard, impressive, work here. You're setting the standard for drum reviews
As an owner of the USA Customs in these sizes (70s) I approve of this message.
Finally! I've been waiting for so long! Let's see which one is the best :)
Broadkaster was the king! That kick sounds insane!!
As host of this amazing examination of these drums your observations are invaluable. I hope Shane is paying you enough because in addition to your insight your playing on the Jazz drum videos deserves a broader audience.
Great job guys! THIS is how you present equipment in a shoot-out! That you guys work this hard to assemble quality videos shows how far you are willing to go to help your customers make an informed decision; I don't see any other shops going to these lengths. Just outstanding stuff; I love it!
I was surprised at the results today. I went in to this thinking that the USAC or Brooklyn's had this competition nailed down. But it appears that at high volume and big sizes, thin is in! Winner: Broadkaster.
Finally, good job Barrett! A strong showing for the rookie.
The cymbals sound amazing as well! Hats off to Paiste
Pun intended?
@@cookiewookie9425 yup 😉
I think they were going for a bonham sound with these cymbals
Dayam. ....The Broadcaster kick in parts 3 and 4... Just a gorgeous sound.
FINALLY!
The big boy kits!!!
Or in other words, kits for those who are overcompensating
@@drummy747
Not really, you try and make
a 18" bass drum sound loud
enuff 4a rock band setting.
@@matthewpaluch777 I understand what your saying.These large sized kits definitely drive a rock or big band setting.I will say I wish I would have had my BEBOP Brooklyn kit when I was working small clubs playing country,or blues . I did get a chance to play gospel music at are church and they sounded ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. I don't know what it is about these drums, the tunning range is like nothing I have ever experienced from any other kit,and buddy I've own a lot of kits in my day. A mutual friend of ours ( Steve Maxwell said it best) for plyed drums I'll put them up against anything on the market.Those are pretty strong words coming from a man whom can buy, sell, and play the best of the best.Not just because he sells them.!!!
Great video! I own a USA Custom shell bank. I bought a 10", 12", 14", 16", 22" kit in 2019. I was so impressed that I added a 13" tom, 18" floor tom, as well as 18", 20", and 24" bass drums, which all came in this year. I have friends who own Broadcaster and Brooklyn kits, and they rock as well. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the USA made Gretsch kits!
That’s awesome. What finish?
Broadkaster,what an amazing sound WOW
Broadcaster for me. Amazing
Looking forward to getting my Turquoise Sparkle "Big Rock Kit" Gretsch Brooklyn's tomorrow from DCP :) Thanks to Shane and the guys for another great deal.
You're going to love them. Thanks so much for the support!!
For me it’s definitely the broadkaster kit all the way! I love these shootouts guys thanks!
man i really love this guys playing! drums sound killer too!
Great job. Just met Garrett today. You rock bro. Your shop there is outstanding. The best i've ever seen.
Another great vid guys! I gotta say that the bottom end on all three kits were very impressive with the tone and the sustain was incredible. BTW, get Barrett on more kits in the future! He's a true rocker!
Barrett is solid, fo sho. Thanks, Douglas!
Appreciate the thorough comparison. Was in the store and got to touch each type live. I'm a USA Custom man!
Great video, nicely done!
Loved these videos. Thank you for putting all of the time and effort into making them. I'd love to see you continue this concept with other brands. Might I suggest C&C or DW?
We have 2 other DW comparison videos on our channel, if you do a search!
Late to the party as usual and even if no one is looking at this 2019 post anymore, I saw it today after clicking for an hour. The reason I came upon your video is because I was looking at Gretsch drum kits for pre-beginners (if there is such a kit). I have something to say. First, I am not the greatest or even a great musician but I'm willing to learn. Second, I DO know teaching/training/instruction. I am still a non-music subject educator who LOVES music. From my perspective as an educator/instructor... 1. the sequential planning for presenting the information was a 10, 2. for ANY of your market audiences, this video works, and 3. I knew I wanted a Gretsch but I wasn't sure. After this video? SOLD.
Well I was 3 for 3 with Brooklyn for the first 3 configurations.For the large sizes the broadkaster wins.I will say that the 9x13 Brooklyn was my favorite,and the broadkaster snare was my favorite. THANK YOU DCP, I know this was a lot of work to go through. I mean they were even the same finish.!!! BY far the best comparison of gretsch USA drums to date. You guys have taken the guess work out of any drummers mind that is undecided what kit to purchase if there looking for THAT GREAT GRETSCH SOUND. Thanks again,Sincerely David.
Broadkaster yet again. I'm not sure I've actually been in love with any of the Broadkaster snares, but that kit with a chrome-over-brass snare...
the broadkaster in 14 x 6,5 sounds amazing tuned up higher - unbelievable snare!
Yes! That kit with a Ludwig Black Magic or a Pork Pie BOB...awesomesauce.
I bought Brooklyns from The Drum Center of Portsmouth this summer. They absolutely sing! Been playing for decades professionally, even sold my 1980's Gretsch power tom set to afford the Brooklyns. Believe me, modern drums are that much better and are the only way to go if you are going to be serious and play to get paid. Truth. And this place knows drums.
Thanks so much Charles! I am glad to hear they are treating you well, killer drums!!
I’m looking at those too. Love how the broadLaster sounds but I feel like they’re more limited in use.
@@MrFunkyjive You really can't go wrong with any of these kits- they can all be tuned any way you want. I haven't found the limit yet. High, low, medium they just sing!
Definitely the Brooklyn... they all sound amazing, but the Brooklyn sound the best to my ears... Thanks for the great job...
Thanks for watching, Felix!
This is one of your best comparison videos. Would really like to see you guys do one of these with the Ludwigs in these sizes. Or maybe with 26" kicks?
Worth watching the head to head comparison at the end to see the expanding pile of drums in the left corner.
Thank you very much. I really enjoyed watching this. I play a USA Custom(with a 24“*14“ kick btw.) for more than 15 years now and it will always be my number one work horse, especially for recording situations. I recorded a lot of different music from rhythm&blues, funk, hip hop, tv commercials, classic rock, prog rock, even metal with it. You just need to mount the right heads and these drums will do the job 100%. I am going to buy a Renown for live purposes next year. Made that decision after watching your video about the 2k bucs kits. Greets from Germany!
Well done on tuning for the head to head. Awesome work.
Thank you very much!
Brooklyn wins this round!
Barrett’s playing always impresses me. I love how it starts off measured and calm and gets more complex and impressive as it goes on.
Thank you to all the guys from DCP. The time y’all take to bring us the sounds and differences of all the kits is so helpful. The ability of someone looking for a new kit to play and replay your videos is priceless. Garrett, you make all the kits sound amazing !!
Blessings to all of you,
Brian
Thanks, Brian. That means a lot to us. Garrett also says thanks.
As usual, fantastic real life comparison. The USA overall gets the nod from me, but if I were building a truly custom kit, I’d go USA snare, floor tom, Brooklyn rack tom, and broadkaster kick in this configuration....but you just cannot go wrong with anyone of the USA made Gretsch Kits!!!
I love 💕😘🥳🤩 Gretsch USA custom Big rock drum kit!
Brooklyns for mine.
Gretsch make such great drums, whichever you choose.
Even the Catalinas, if you’re on a budget.
Barrets intro was pretty nuts
Sounds Awesome!
The ending was classic!
Hahhhh....!
I’m torn between the USA Custom and Brooklyn.
I didn’t like the Broadcaster in any of the 4 videos.
Great job guys. 👍👏
Those toms on the Broadcaster actually caused my phone to rattle in my hands.
Great Drums - they have the best sounding bass drums -
Listen to this vid with a real stereo that can crank out 120 decibels ....and it's Broadkaster all the way, that bass drum differentiates itself from the toms which sound similar between the kits.
Gretsch should partner with you guys to make their vids!
Isn't that the truth,these guys really go to the extreme for the drum companies they represent and sell there products. That speaks volumes to people like us, the consumer.
To my ears, Brooklyn is number 1, Broadcaster 2, and USA takes third. However, I’d be happy to have any one of these beautiful kits. They all sound fantastic.
Thanks for making this video guys. This is VERY helpful. :)
Thanks for watching, Walter. Glad you liked it!
USA Customs win it for me, overall. BKs second, but all three kits sound excellent. Great video!
Thanks.....the tune bot settings would be interesting to see.
Just put them in the description!
Have my eyes on the USA Custom and Brooklyn kit. Hard to decide yet.
10:30 Love the fill he does there.
And the Winner is........ Gretsch and the DCP Beat!!! Well done as always Fellas!
We just started our Tama BW vs BB shootout today....
Definitely broadcaster on this one
Broadkaster is my kind of sound!
Great video. Anybody else getting Animal from the Muppets vibes from Barrett? 7:10 and especially 9:40...
Barrett is an animal
Great work and fabulous comparison. How do you think the same configuration of the renown model would stack up to these??? Appreciate your comments
Broadkaster kick
Brooklyn snare
USA Tom's
The kit of my dreams
🤤🤤🤤
fuck u
Miguel Guerrero you are 100% right
@@benfernandez2442 that seems a bit harsh
@@davidfrueauff6933 true
Kickport in big kickdrums 🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨🤟🤟🤟 It's just a big subwoofah enclosure 🔊🔊🔊 Ported always best for rock n heavy stuff 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks, guys!!
Brooklyn set sounded better when he got more aggressive. They seemed to respond to power strokes.
I hate to say it but the best part was seeing the DCP theme played live at the end of the video hahah
I just love shallow bass drums. 14” deep is the best. Still love 22” diameter fog focus and control
Broadkasters for the total package. They just have a gut sound that hangs on for days.
BroadKaster! Sounds the best to me.
If I’m going big like this, I’m going Broadkaster. If I’m going smaller it’s definitely Brooklyn or USA Custom
Brooklyn sounds best!!!
I totally agree,
I feel like the broadkaster is made for these sizes.
I'm actually surprised how much I liked the Brooklyn kit. I'm a vintage drum person (and I have a round badge Gretsch kit) and I came thinking the Broadkasters would be my favorite. I might have to re-think that. Could be the slight tuning differences. I felt like the Brooklyn was the best tune of the three for some reason.
Brooklyn is very underrated in comparison. I highly recommend them and buy from these guys, they know the products better than anyone. DCP are true drum geeks in the best sense.
I wish shane was the player. There’s something about shane’s hand stroke that make the drum sing!
I think Barrett did a hell of a good job on the playing.
That 24 broadkaster kick drum is absurd. I wonder if Gretsch does custom sets where you can pick and choose different series for each drum of the set. Like a brooklyn 13 a USA custom 16, and a Broadcaster 24, but all in the same finish.
Yes they do! Contact
Steve Maxwell drums and
He'll make it happen!
www.maxwelldrums.com
The only thing that will be different is the badge.They will be a different color.Every thing else will match.
I know this is an old comment, but I’m literally doing this.
OOoof !! Listen to that BroadKaster kick in the head to head!
Amazing that Broadkaster has such a huge low tone!
Hey team can someone help me out?
That little fill/ embellishment at 3:59 4:00.
I always hear it, but does it have a name, or do links exist that break it down? Thanks in advance!!
I loved the Broadkaster the best, however for ’real world’ use playing a variety of genres I feel that the Brooklyn wins, and still a most wonderful set of instruments.
Paiste 2002 is the only b8 alloy cymbals that sounds good. it has a distintic sound indeed.
It's kinda ironic that these huge Bonham style drums, are very similar in size to the big band jazz greats!!
Just goes to show it's all about the drummer and not the kit!!
18" bass drums became popular for their portability!!
Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa played some of the greatest sounding jazz ever on 26" bass drums!!
In fact when I saw him perform a couple of times close to his death. I'm pretty sure he was using a reconditioned Slingerland kit with a 24" or 26" Bass!!
Agreed. Some where along the way jazz drums were marketed soley as bop mini size drums, and that couldn't be further from the foundation of what made Jazz great- Big Band.... monster drums that had superior acoustics and dynamic range for any music. Any of the rock drummer legends as Bonham, Ward etc would've been 1st to admit that.
@@DG-sf9ei Yeah, I've been using a Mapex Orion in the old fusion sizes. 20 10 12 and 14 for almost 20 years. It was at a price I couldn't pass up and looked gorgeous with it's burl finish in coffeeburst with gold hardware!!!
I've never been able to get a good bass drum sound. No matter how low I tune it!!! It just lacks the depth and punch of a bigger drum!!!
It's funny, I think the way I'd describe the difference between the Brooklyns and the USA Customs is that it's like playing the same kit but in a different room.
I own a USA Custom and absolutely love it, especially in fusion/bop sizes and tunings. However, Broadkaster wins this round. If I were in the market for these sizes...
Gretsch drums in many ways are perfect sounding. Just buy a kit and maybe buy a couple rack toms from a couple different brands for variations and you’re pretty much set IMO
Usa custom snare
Brooklyn toms
Broadkaster bass
I'll never be able to make my mind up... 🤣🤣
All these different options from the big name manufacturers....hmmmm. How many people out there are possibly in the market to buy new professional drum sets? What's a good sales figure for a year for one of the big drum manufacturers? In terms of units? Always curious about that side of it. Another great video. Like the old school rock shuffle! I don't know what it is Gretsch doesn't do it for me. It has that very subtle clang in it that is annoying for me. None of these sounded very good to me.
I still say that Canopus Ash kit sounds just as big or bigger than either of these.
I liked the Brooklyn series the best
What hardware, kick pedal and hi hat stand are you using in this clip?
All absolutely fabulous but overall Brooklyn wins after taking all aspects into account
Snare number 1
Kick number 2
Toms number 3
👌🏻👌🏻
How these compare to the ludwig classic Maple?
KICK : Broadkaster
TOMS : USA Custom
SNARE: Brooklyn
Is the thickness of the broadkaster shell thinner being only 3 ply?
Yes
Brooklyn's once again take it !!
I'll take the Broadcaster kick with the Brooklyn toms and the USA Custom snare.
Broadcaster is the best for me
Fab fab fab!!
Anyone else having a problem opening any of the links? Getting an error 404 message when I try clicking any of the links.
Might have been doing some maintenance. They should all work now. Sorry about that!
I thought Animal from The Muppet Show retired.
Overall I like the Brooklyn.
The reason why you're having such a hard time tuning a 24-inch bass drum is because you're tuning your heads too tight. These drums are made to sound big deep and low which is the complete opposite of how you're 24 inch kicks sound. Detune the heads and slightly damp in them, tune them just enough to get the wrinkles out of the head.. And the results will be amazing
Didn't have any trouble with the other two. Just the Brooklyn.
Kasters won this round imo.
dennischamber drum setup